[GM5: Least-cost USB-MIDI Interface Chip for 4.50 EUR]

Is there any left? I'm just starting out and would like 2 of my controllers to be USB rather than Midi.

I need the core kit as well if you have any.

[Customize Sparkfun Silicone Buttons into Strip]

I was thinking more of the breadboard etc that you would mount the buttons onto. I can't believe it's so hard to get monome style buttons in configurations thats actually helpful for anything other than a matrix. If someone had the skills/tools to make buttons on here, you'd think they'd make a killing!

[Customize Sparkfun Silicone Buttons into Strip]

Thanks for all the advice!

I was wondering if I could cut up the PCB, but then thought it might be easier to get an entire board made up and just cut the buttons up. I've found a guy on here who offeres his button making services with a lazer cutter. This might be the way to go for me if I can just possition the buttons how I like.

While on the subject of DIY buttons, do you guys/girls have any suggestions on making them sturdy. IE, if I just build it up on breadboard or similar, what would be the best way of making sure I had sturdy buttons that could take a bit of a bashing? I'm not going to be hitting them a lot, I'm a club DJ, not a controllerist etc, but I do have a habbit of giving them a good push when I want to drop something in.

Thanks again for all your help, this place seems really friendly and enthusiastic!

Christian

[Customize Sparkfun Silicone Buttons into Strip]

Hello all,

I am new here and have been researching making my own midi controlers for the past few months. Originally I was going to go the way of an arduino, but think your community seems the best place to start for midi specific noodlings.

I love the monome buttons and have seen the Sparkfun alternatives, which seem perfect for my use for the most part, but in places I will need just a strip of 4, rather than a grid. Would it be possible to get my own PCB made for them (are they double sided and does this cause a problem) and cut up the silicone buttons to make a row of 4?

Has anyone done this, or have experience with them and be able to guide me in the right direction/set me straight on it's impossibility.

Thanks for any advice

Christian